US Bridges

Baker RD over IH 10

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 3.15 MI E of FM 2886 · Structure no. 061860014004224

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker RD over IH 10 in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBaker RD
CrossesIH 10
Location3.15 MI E of FM 2886
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89156, -102.17758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker RD over IH 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Baker RD over IH 10 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baker RD over IH 10?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Baker RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.